Maryland City/County Management Association Accessing Census Bureau Demographic and Housing Data

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1 Maryland City/County Management Association Accessing Census Bureau Demographic and Housing Data April 16, 2015 Nesreen Khashan U.S. Census Bureau 1

2 Outline Census Bureau Geographies: Ask yourself, what type? Every 10 Years: Population Change Population Estimates: Don t wait for the next census American Community Survey (ACS): Your community, updated yearly Demonstrations 2

3 Standard Hierarchy of Census Geographic Entities 3

4 Local Geographies: Prince George s County Places 4

5 Home Ownership Rates by Census Tracts 5

6 Per Capita Income by ZCTAs 6

7 2010 Content: Population and Housing Basic demographic and housing characteristics only: Population Age Sex Race (by origin for Asian) Hispanic or Latino Origin (also by origin) Households and Families Housing Occupancy (occupied or vacant) Housing Tenure (owned or rented) No long form, no detailed characteristics, no SF3 data Data are available at the Census Block Level the lowest level of geography

8 Population Estimates Population Estimates = Base Population + Births Deaths + Net Internal Migration + Net Immigration Released Every Year Except Census Years National, State, and County, Incorporated Places Estimates Official Population Count During Intercensal Years

9 910, , , , , ,000 Population Estimates 863, % growth Prince George's County, MD 875,524.08% growth 883, % growth 894, % growth 904, , , Census 2011 Population Estimates 2012 Population Estimates 2013 Population Estimates 2014 Population Estimates

10 Prince George s County Components of Pop Change

11 What is the ACS? A large national survey that uses continuous measurement methods to produce detailed population and housing estimates each year Designed to produce critical information that had previously come from the decennial census 11

12 Census vs. ACS Official counts Population totals Decennial Census American Community Survey Sample estimates Population characteristics Every 10 years Point in time, April 1 Yearly Period of time

13 Data Collection Operations (Housing) Monthly samples use four sequential modes of data collection: Online Mail Telephone Personal Visit 13

14 ACS Content: Population SOCIAL Ancestry Citizenship & Year of Entry Disability Status Educational Attainment Field of Degree Health Insurance Grandparents Fertility Language Marital Status & History Place of Birth Migration Relationship School Enrollment Veteran Status Computer Ownership & Internet Access ECONOMIC Employment & Work Status Income & Earnings Industry & Occupation Class of Worker Commuting Poverty Status SNAP Receipt DEMOGRAPHIC Age & Sex Race & Hispanic Origin

15 ACS Content: Housing Tenure Occupancy & Structure Housing Value Taxes & Insurance Utilities Mortgage/Monthly Rent What Percentage of their income are households spending to pay monthly mortgage payments or rent? What percentage of homes in my city are owner-occupied? How do households heat their homes? What s the vacancy rate of rental units in my city?

16 Data Collection Window Jan. 1 Dec. 31 Jan. 1 Dec. 31 Jan. 1 Dec. 31 Jan. 1 Dec. 31 Jan. 1 Dec Year Est. 3-Year Estimate 5-Year Estimate 16

17 Population Thresholds for ACS Estimates 65,000+ people 20,000+ people Less than 20,000 people 1-year estimates 3-year estimates 5-year estimates X X X X X X New Estimates Released Every September-December 17

18 Migration Statistics From the American Community Survey Shows how many move from one specific county to another Breaks down movers characteristics like education attainment and income Helpful for local governments, realtors, planners and businesses Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates

19 Migration Statistics From the American Community Survey Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates

20 Migration Statistics From the American Community Survey Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates

21 Migration Statistics From the American Community Survey Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates

22 AFF Table Types CPs From the American Community Survey Source: ACS 3-Year Estimates

23 AFF Table Types--GCTs From the American Community Survey Source: ACS Year Estimates

24 Demonstrations

25 Data-Access Tools You ll Use: Demographic & Housing Data-Access Tool Quick Facts & Quick Facts Beta America FactFinder EasyStats My Congressional District Census Explorer Flows Mapper Language Mapper 2010 Census Interactive Population Map What it Does Basic indicators for your community, including latest Population Estimates, with just a few clicks Limited to Comprehensive Searches in three formats: Community Facts, Guided Search & Advanced Search. Use to access household and business data. Web App with select indicators, good at disaggregation by Race and Hispanic Origin Web App with select indicators, including Ancestry, Jobs, Education and Income, by Congressional District, across U.S. Easy to use, downloadable and sharable via social media and web widget Online dynamic mapping tool with select indicators in several editions: Young Adults: Then and Now; People, Education & Income; Population Estimates; Retail Edition County-to-County Migration Flow Tables, which come from data collected by the American Community Survey between 2008 and 2012 Mapped data on speakers of languages other than English and on their English-speaking ability Use this tool to explore 2010 Census statistics down to the block level, compare your community with others, and embed charts on your web site.

26 Questions and Support Nesreen Khashan U.S. Census Bureau Data Dissemination Specialist for Metro DC and Maryland Request a free training on how to access Census Bureau data from census.gov!